Turkey says not to let airspace be used against Syria

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Source: CCTV.com | 10-08-2007 10:21

Turkish Foreign Minister,Babacan with Assad (AFP photo)

Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan says his country will not let Israel use its airspace to launch attacks against Syria. During a visit to Damascus, Babacan says Turkey will continue its efforts to achieve peace in the region.

Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan warns of escalating tensions in the Middle East. He says the region is in a delicate and sensitive stage, particularly in Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon. He hopes there will be progress at an upcoming US-sponsored Mideast peace conference on all tracks, including Syria.

Babacan assured Damascus it will not let Israel use its airspace to strike Syria.

Ali Babacan said, "Turkey will not allow that its territories or its spaces are used for any activities that may be bad for Syria in terms of the security of this neighboring country."

The Turkish top diplomat says that on September 6th Israeli aircraft launched an raid on northern Syria, violating Turkish airspace.